Just over a month ago, the Paris climate agreement came into effect securing its place in the record books as one of the fastest multilateral agreements ever to enter into force – less than a year after its adoption. At the recent UN climate change negotiations in Marrakesh, Morocco, countries reaffirmed their commitment to the Agreement. Although the negotiations achieved … [Read more...] about Latin America backs plans to fight climate change while building prosperity
Hottest year ever should spur Latin America on climate change
Four years ahead of schedule, the Paris climate change agreement is expected to enter into force next month. Latin American and Caribbean countries played a major role in the diplomatic push to secure the agreement and are now making progress on ratifying it. As of today, over a dozen countries from the region have also ratified – including its largest emitters, Brazil and … [Read more...] about Hottest year ever should spur Latin America on climate change
Why the climate v development finance fight must stop
Rio do Fogo, children playing - © Copyright (CC BY-NC 2.0) -The Danish Wind Industry Association - Flickr Tacking global warming and ensuring millions gain access to clean water, food and energy should not be tackled separately – they’re both sides of the same coin Choices countries make now over future infrastructure will determine whether and how they deliver on their … [Read more...] about Why the climate v development finance fight must stop
COP21: From Agreement to Action
From the point of view of someone who has worked on climate change for over two decades, the political momentum demonstrated at the Paris COP21 was incredible to witness. From heads of Government, to mayors, to leaders of business and the investment community, there was a clarion call – bold action was urgently needed to avoid dangerous levels of climate change. Leading up … [Read more...] about COP21: From Agreement to Action
Building climate change awareness in Brazil
Brazil is an incredibly diverse country – when mentioned, the country’s name instantly conjures images of a multi-ethnic, culturally diverse society, not to mention its art, beaches and the Amazon rain forest. Seldom does the Cerrado (savanna, pronounced say-ha-dough) make an appearance in popular imagery regarding Brazil. Yet, it should be impossible to disregard the … [Read more...] about Building climate change awareness in Brazil